According to the official, individuals currently holding H-1B visas, including those visiting India or abroad, don't need to rush back to the US before Sunday or pay the steep $100,000 fee.
Rajouri administration has begun visiting villages along the Line of Control (LoC) as part of the government's 'Aadi Karmayogi' Programme to raise awareness about welfare schemes and assess local needs at the grassroot level.
US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) issued a new presidential proclamation titled "Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers" that introduces a major overhaul to the H-1B visa programme, imposing a steep USD 100,000 annual fee on H-1B visa applications, raising fre
While speaking in the assembly on the irrigation system, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday promised to make Andhra Pradesh a drought-proof state with the best water management system, stressing the need for intra-linking of rivers to ensure water supply to all re
"In a strong democracy, everyone has the right to speak. Rahul Gandhi presented a thorough presentation of the data... These allegations are not aimed at the BJP or anyone else, but at the Election Commission. Why are political parties concerned? They are not being accused at all. The Electi
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia launched nearly 90 drones in overnight strikes across multiple regions, wounding civilians and damaging infrastructure. In a post on X, he urged stronger international action, citing U.S. support and stressing that decisive measures are
Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan on Friday said that India needs to be self-reliant in the defence sector and called for indigenous development of weapons systems, platforms, and networks.
India needs to urgently bridge critical gaps in its mineral ecosystem to achieve self-reliance in clean energy and advanced manufacturing, said Dr Vilas Tathavadkar, Chief Technology Officer, Hindalco Industries Ltd.
India's ambitions to become a global leader in clean energy and advanced manufacturing hinge on a forward-looking approach to critical minerals, rooted in smart policy, AI-driven exploration, and sustainable practices, said Arun Misra, Chairman of the CII National Committee on Mining and CEO
Electricity consumption in the Middle East and North Africa has soared in recent decades and is set to keep rising sharply, with a range of sources expected to meet the growing demand as countries seek to diversify their power supplies, according to a new IEA report out today.
Critical minerals are set to shape India's energy, technology and industrial future, with industry leaders stressing the need for urgent action to bridge policy, skill, and infrastructure gaps.
"In case we need some more time, we will definitely look at a more consultative approach. At present, the government is targeting October 1 for the rollout of the new legislation," Minister Vaishnaw said.